Write Like a Girl
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Write Like a Girl

When Insults Become Compliments

And what they really tell you.

I had an interesting conversation with @AVintenAuthor the other day. As someone who calls out misogynists in the police force, Alice comes in for more than the usual amount of vitriol and threats from men. She pointed out that such men often label women "mentally unstable" and we discussed insults in general. Here are a few I've had:

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Toni Hargis

Co-author of “How to Stand up to Sexism; Words for when enough is enough”. Helping women find their voices. @ToniHargis